Travel Surgical First Assistant Salary Guide: Tennessee
Average Travel Surgical First Assistant Salary
$2,177/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical First Assistant in Tennessee is $2,177 per week. This is 5% lower than the US average of $2,293.
Last updated on September 21, 2026. Based on 5 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical First Assistant salaries in Tennessee compared to National Averages
$2,177/week
Tennessee
5% lower than the US average.
$2,293/week
United States
What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Travel Surgical First Assistants?
Only Nashville, Tennessee reports pay data for Travel Surgical First Assistants, averaging $2,097 per week. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Surgical First Assistants is $2,177 per week — Nashville, Tennessee pays 4% less.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville, Tennessee | $2,097 | $2,097 |
How does the pay for Travel Surgical First Assistants in Tennessee compare to nearby states?
Only North Carolina reports pay data for Travel Surgical First Assistants, averaging $2,196 per week. North Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,460. For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Surgical First Assistants is $2,177 per week — North Carolina pays 1% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $2,196 | $2,460 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical First Assistant jobs in Tennessee?
Nightingale Nurses - Allied pays Travel Surgical First Assistants the most, averaging $2,417 per week, followed by Trustaff Allied ($2,416) and HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA ($2,097). For comparison, the Tennessee average for Travel Surgical First Assistants is $2,177 per week — Nightingale Nurses - Allied pays 11% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Nurses - Allied | $2,417 | $2,417 |
| Trustaff Allied | $2,416 | $2,416 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA | $2,097 | $2,097 |
| Travel Nurses, Inc. | $1,981 | $1,981 |
| Coast Medical Service | $1,973 | $1,973 |
Last updated on September 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Surgical First Assistant
- Murfreesboro, TN
- Nightingale Nurses - Allied
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$2,417/week
Travel Surgical First Assistant
- Nashville, TN
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,097/week
Operating Room Surgical Technologist First Assist
- Chattanooga, TN
- Travel Nurses, Inc.
- 5x8 hrs
$1,981/week
Travel Surgical First Assistant
- Chattanooga, TN
- Coast Medical Service
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$1,973/week
Operating Room Technologist / First Surgical Assistant
- Nashville, TN
- Cross Country Nurses
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$1,810/week
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